Global Stories

How hackers can wreak havoc on connected vehicles & ITS

In today's connected world of smart devices and ever-increasing volumes of disruptive and destructive cyber attacks, ITS cybersecurity is mandatory.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017

Malware

Criminals turn to virtual methods to cash in on ATMs

There's change in the air as criminals are increasingly ditching the physical-based methods of stealing information and cash from ATMs.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017

Malware

EITest hijacks tech support scam pages to mine cryptocurrency

Tech support scams are now being used as social engineering tools as part of EITest's campaign to deliver Coinhive's Monero cryptocurrency miner.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

Malware

APAC is now the most dangerous cyber threat region in the world

APAC ranked highest in ransomware threats & malware detections, with online banking malware and malicious mobile app downloads also prevalent.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017

AI Security

Experts comment: Behind the Bluetooth 'BlueBorne' zero-days

As news spreads of the Bluetooth zero-day that affects more than 5 billion devices, security experts are warning users to use Bluetooth with caution.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017

Apps

Never fear when Trend Micro is near: The new free app that protects consumers

The new free app aims to help people become aware of how many connected devices they have at home and the potential risks that they have...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Malware

Australia a hot target for BEC scams, malicious URLs and malware

More than a quarter of all business email compromise (BEC) scams around the world target Australia, new research says.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Malware

EMOTET banking malware returns with a wider scope & vengeance

The EMOTET banking malware has emerged with a wider target scope than ever before, three years after it was originally found.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017

Risk & Compliance

Trend Micro says C-level executives are not prepared for GDPR

The company refers to a survey they conducted that shows some organisations need to be better prepared for when the scheme is implemented.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017

Network Detection and Response

Fileless malware sneaks into Windows machines via USB flash drives

A malicious backdoor called BKDR-ANDROM.ETIN is using fileless malware to infect systems through USB flash drives.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017

Trend Micro

$500,000 zero-day prize pool for Mobile Pwn2Own contest in Japan

Trend Micro has put more than US$500,000 towards a prize pool that aims to find security vulnerabilities at the upcoming Mobile Pwn2Own contest.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Virtualisation

Trend Micro announces partnership with VMware Cloud on AWS

Trend Micro has announced its server security product is now available to customers of VMware Cloud on Amazon Web Services (AWS).

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017

Malware

Hands-on Review: Trend Micro's Home Network Security simplifies how we get protected from cyber attacks

As IoT devices proliferate, Trend Micro's Home Network Security offers a simple, router-based solution to protect all connected devices from cyber threats.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Thu, 24th Aug 2017

Firewalls

Time for kids to go outside and smell the roses: How to limit screen time in a connected world

Amidst a digital deluge, experts revise child screen-time norms, urging active parenting to foster outdoor play and safe connectivity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Malware

How to make your smart home safe when hackers are looming nearby

Safeguard your smart home against hackers with key tips on securing devices and enhancing network privacy amidst rising cyber threats.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 21st Aug 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Unified Communications

Final chance to make some cash with your art

Entries for the What's Your Story? poster competition close soon, offering young artists a final chance to win a share of USD $14,000 in cash and prizes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 1 min read • Thu, 19th Oct 2017

Unified Communications

Unleash your inner artist and win massive cash prizes

Kids aged 5 to 12 in Australia and New Zealand can tap into their creativity and win a share of AUD $14,000 in the What's Your Story? poster competition.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Sep 2017